Position Details

　　Position Information

　　Announcement Number FAC - VA - 24041

　　For questions regarding this position, please contact:

　　Craig Woolard

　　[email protected]

　　406-994-7402

　　Classification Title Instructor

　　Working Title Construction Engineering Technology, Non-Tenure Track

　　Brief Position Overview

　　The Department of Civil Engineering (CE) invites applications for a non-tenure-track faculty position in construction engineering technology with industry experience in heavy civil construction. The CE Department offers BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering, and a BS degree in Construction Engineering Technology. The Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering ( NACOE ) offers a PhD degree in engineering with a Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Applied Mechanics option. Approximately 720 students are enrolled in these programs supported by over 20 full time faculty.

　　Faculty Tenure Track No

　　Faculty Rank Non-Tenure Track

　　Position Number 4B4037

　　Department Civil Engineering

　　Division College of Engineering

　　Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track

　　Contract Term Semester

　　Semester

　　If other, specify From date

　　If other, specify End date

　　Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

　　FTE 1.0

　　Benefits Eligible Eligible

　　Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

　　Contract Type LOA

　　If other, please specify

　　Recruitment Type Open

　　Position Details

　　General Statement

　　Faculty for this position will be hired as part of an industry initiative initiated by the Beavers Heavy Civil Construction Association Charitable Trust and local and national heavy civil construction companies. Full-time non-tenure track appointments in the Department of Civil Engineering will have primary responsibilities in teaching and industry service. Successful candidates will become an integral member of the Department, with duties to include teaching courses in the curriculum, contributing to program and curriculum development, and participating in professional/service activities. MSU and the NACOE values diverse perspectives and are committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse university community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed. In support of our strategic plan, which promotes access and respect, we enthusiastically encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply.

　　Founded in 1893 as a Land Grant University, Montana State University ( MSU ) is composed of eight academic colleges and a graduate school and boasts a friendly, supportive faculty and campus environment. Currently, the University hosts an enrollment of over 16,000 students, including around 2,000 graduate students. MSU is designated as an Carnegie Foundation R1 university for its research activity and is one of only two universities with a very high undergraduate enrollment profile to achieve this designation. Bozeman is an extended community of about 75,000 nestled in the Rocky Mountains in southwest Montana. In addition to providing access to an extraordinary ecosystem for teaching and research programs, Bozeman is renowned for year-round recreational and cultural opportunities including access to world class ski areas, three blue-ribbon trout rivers and the Gallatin National Forest. The city boasts high quality medical facilities, a very low crime rate, many fine restaurants, acclaimed public and private schools, a symphony orchestra and choir, an annual opera, and nationally known events such as the Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts held in early August of each year. The K-12 educational system, growing reputation of Montana State University, and pristine natural environment of the area combine to make Bozeman one of America’s most desirable university towns. The Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is served by 8 national airlines and is the busiest airport in the state.

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　Contribute to construction engineering technology undergraduate instruction, mentoring, and advising;

　　Participate in professional/service/outreach activities

　　Contribute to the Department

　　Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

　　Bachelor degree, (or higher) in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field.

　　Significant industry experience in the broad area of heavy civil construction.

　　Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills.

　　Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

　　Experience in the development of construction industry professionals.

　　Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with industry.

　　Demonstrated ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the Construction Engineering Technology program.

　　The Successful Candidate Will

　　The Successful Candidate will be an effective communicator who has demonstrated:

　　Excellent written and oral communication skills.

　　The ability to inspire and mentor students.

　　The ability to develop and teach multiple courses in heavy civil construction and contribute to the construction engineering technology program.

　　Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students.

　　Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

　　In accordance with MSU policy, hiring will be conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

　　This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

　　Physical Demands

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

　　The Program

　　The Department

　　The College

　　Posting Detail Information

　　Number of Vacancies 1

　　Desired Start Date Upon a successful search

　　Position End Date (if temporary)

　　Open Date

　　Close Date

　　Applications will be:

　　Screening of applications will begin on January 17, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

　　Special Instructions

　　To apply, submit all of the following:

　　Letter of application addressing the listed required and preferred qualifications (1 page).

　　Current resume.

　　Brief teaching statement.

　　The names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) current professional references.

　　A complete application packet including all the listed items is highly encouraged. Missing materials and/or information may not be requested and may result in your application not being considered for the position.

　　Diversity Statement

　　Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career (https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-hiring-onboarding/dual_career/dualcareer.html) couples.

　　In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

　　MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-hiring-onboarding/dual_career/dualcareer.html